For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,603 students in Nevada, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nevada, MO are Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v School and Nevada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nevada, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland R-v School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Grades: 3-5
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 E Vernon St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2070
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2070
Grades: 2
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 W Lee St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2060
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2060
Grades: PK-1
| 400 students
Nevada, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nevada, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nevada, MO include Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v School and Nevada Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nevada?
6 public elementary schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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